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AbuseIPDB vs ArkForge Trust Layer

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAbuseIPDBNEW—ArkForge Trust LayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AbuseIPDB vs ArkForge Trust Layer: common questions

Which is more reliable, AbuseIPDB or ArkForge Trust Layer?

On our scheduled checks, ArkForge Trust Layer leads on measured uptime — AbuseIPDB at —% versus ArkForge Trust Layer at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do AbuseIPDB and ArkForge Trust Layer need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — AbuseIPDB uses an API key and ArkForge Trust Layer uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call AbuseIPDB and ArkForge Trust Layer from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AbuseIPDB and ArkForge Trust Layer from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are AbuseIPDB and ArkForge Trust Layer free for commercial use?

AbuseIPDB has unclear commercial terms, and ArkForge Trust Layer has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.